IOW Variation

Another day out round the IOW while we still have some warm weather and light evenings & a bit of variety with some variations on the classic Round the Island Route.

Meet 07:30 at Wightlink car ferry terminal for 07:45 boarding 08:00 ferry to Fishbourne.

From Wootton we’ll take our first route variation following the cycle track alongside the Medina to Newport, then back to West Cowes on the Red Squirrel Trail. As well as exploring different parts of the island you’ll save £1 ferry fare – you can thank me on the day 😊

Then following the classic route to our favourite coffee stop at the Alpaca Farm.

Our second route variation is after Yarmouth when we’ll divert out to Totland and the Needles before heading back to Freshwater and back onto the classic route to the Wight Mouse for lunch.

After Niton it’s our final route variation, when we follow the Undercliff Drive into Ventnor and then onto Sandown and Yaverland. This section of the route is based on memory from two previous rides several years ago, one of them at night – so it could get interesting 😉

After Yaverland we come back onto the traditional route. Aiming to get the 16:45hrs ferry from Ryde, so final stop at Seaview will be dependent on our progress and timing.

Best to book ferry Monday PM when we are more certain of the weather.

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There are 7 spaces available for the leader and riders. Of these, 3 are left.

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Ride leader notes

My preference is for longer rides often incorporating hills.

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